Drupal Security: Multi-Factor Authentication
Among hundreds of content management systems available out there, Drupal has become many developers' favorite. And this sdhas of course led many users usher in this direction. But unfortunately many users still think that their job is done once they are done with Drupal development, it definitely is not. Protecting a website is not possible without continued efforts. Security has always been a very important element to consider when it comes to an online business. As many websites have started using Drupal, it has become really significant that they should be immune to various security bugs and hackers.
Hackers are very good at what they do, so it really doesn't matter what kind of website you own, you are supposed to secure it properly. To make your Drupal website secure here we are with an amazing Drupal module, "Multi-Factor Authentication". This article will provide you an overview of this module, helping you get the best out of it.
Multi-Factor Authentication- This module improves the security of your Drupal website (chiefly the website's admin panel) by providing the methods for multi-factor authentication with:
VoIP Drupal
Phone based pin numbers
Steps Involved in Multi-Factor Authentication:-
Step 1: Add a pin or a phone number into the predefined areas.
Step 2:Log out from the admin panel of your Drupal website.
Step 3:Try to log in with the user-name and password of the admin area.
Step 4:You will get a call.
Step 5:Caller will instruct you to enter a pin within 60 seconds.
Step 6:
Case 1:- You entered correct pin
If the pin entered by you is correct, you will be logged in normally.
Case 2:- You entered wrong pin
If you entered the wrong pin, you will be redirected to the login page.
Case 3:- Time runs out
In case you didn't entered any pin within the time limit i.e. 60 seconds, you will be redirected to the login page.
Summing up: Betterment in technology has made it really easy for hackers to crack the user-name and password of the admin area of a website. This can be done by using various combination of user-name and password through several tools. So to secure your Drupal website multi-factor authentication module is recommended. Remember, no body can assure you complete security as there is always a chance of getting hacked.
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